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Trapper John, M.D. Was Not a Spinoff Of the MASH TV Show?

June 1, 2025May 31, 2025 by Editor@MashFaq

Sometimes, people get confused about the difference between a legal distinction and an actual distinction. This is what has caused many web sources to proclaim that the MASH spinoff, Trapper John, M.D. was actually a spinoff of the original movie, not of the TV series. Wrong! It was definitely meant to be a spinoff of … Read more

Why Did MASH Have A Laugh Track?

June 6, 2025May 31, 2025 by Editor@MashFaq

Doesn’t it seem weird that MASH has a canned laugh-track? Obviously, there was no studio audience and, after all, there was a war going on. So why did MASH have canned laughter? Well, it certainly wasn’t because the shows creators wanted it. Was the Laugh-Track Always There, Or Was It Added Later? MASH always aired … Read more